Upcoming Events
Puget Sound \\ Event Discussion on Climate Impacts in Washington
Presented by WIE Puget Sound Chapter’s Professional Development Committee
WIE Puget Sound is pleased to present an evening discussion on Climate Impacts in Washington: Projections, Preparation, and Adaptation led by Dr. Susan Dickerson-Lange, Director of the UW Climate Impacts Group.
About Dr. Dickerson-Lange:
Dr. Susan Dickerson-Lange is the Director of the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, which builds climate resilience by advancing understanding of climate risks and enabling science-based action to manage those risks. Susan’s professional background includes applied research, environmental consulting, organizational development, and convening collaborations with stakeholders across sectors. Her areas of expertise are hydrology and geomorphology, and she is currently an affiliate assistant professor in the UW Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Licensed Hydrogeologist in Washington state. Susan is passionate about watershed science and co-creating climate adaptation strategies with community partners. She holds a PhD in Hydrology from UW and degrees in Geology from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and Western Washington University. Before joining the Climate Impacts Group in 2025, she served as Principal Hydrologist at Natural Systems Design, a Washington-based environmental consulting firm, where she worked with community partners and led teams to develop restoration projects and resilience strategies.
Don't miss this opportunity to network with professionals and gain valuable insights!
Non-alcoholic refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. We hope to see you there!
Attending in-person:
Ballard Spahr is hosting this in-person event at 1301 2nd Ave, 17th Floor, Suite #2800, Seattle, WA 98101.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I find Ballard Spahr's office?
You can enter directly through the building lobby or through the Russell Investments Center garage elevators to the lobby. Take the elevator to the 17th floor. Note that the front doors to the building are locked starting at 6 PM, however, security can allow visitors afterhours access.
Is there on-site parking?
Yes, although it is not validated ($10 afterhours). Self-parking at the Russell Investments Center Parking Garage is located on Union Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue. To enter, take a left from 1st Ave to Union Street and enter the garage through the far-right lane.
What are my public transit options?
The Symphony Station is the nearest light rail station. Popular bus routes run along 3rd, Pike and Union.
Puget Sound \\ Fall Book Club
Presented by WIE Puget Sound Chapter
“What if we get it Right?”
by Dr. Ayanna Elizabeth Johnson
Please join us at the Puget Sound WIE Book Club for their second annual book club meet up! Join us for a cozy evening of book discussions at the Stoup Capitol Hill Brewery & Beer Hall. This book club aims to provide a platform for meaningful discussions, insightful perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities. Through the power of books, we’ll delve into topics ranging from climate change and conservation to leadership and career advancement, empowering each other along the way.
Come anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM for a lively discussion with fellow WIE members. Pizza will be provided. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers in the Puget Sound area. See you there!
Please reach out to Roxie Trachtenberg (roxie.trachtenberg@womeninenvironment.org) if you have any questions or to change your RSVP.
Puget Sound \\ Virtual Lunch and Learn with Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger
Stay tuned for more details!
Bay Area \\ Career Development and Networking Event
Want to boost your career? Join us for a special event with guest speaker Theo Fehsenfeld, a career coach who will share insights on reaching your professional goals.
This in-person event will be held at Environmental Science Associates Office (180 Grand Ave Suite 1050, Oakland, CA 94610), which is about 0.5 mile (10 mins) from the 19th Street BART station. During the networking hour, you can connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and expand your professional network. Don't miss out on this chance to take your career to the next level! Light food and drinks will be provided.
Puget Sound \\ Summer Networking Event at Bellevue Botanical Garden
Presented by WIE Puget Sound Chapter’s Networking Committee
Join the Puget Sound Chapter of Women in Environment for an afternoon networking and happy hour event at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on Thursday, August 14th from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Come explore the beautiful gardens and meet other women in the environmental field!
We will also be taking professional headshots in the garden from 6-7 pm during the event for anyone who is interested.
A map of the garden can be found here.
Our event will be located at the Aaron Education Center on the north side of the garden.
Additional free parking is available across the street from the garden at Jing Mei Elementary School (we have reserved their lot during the event) if the garden parking lot is full.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Bay Area \\ June Bay Area Networking Event
Presented by WIE Bay Area Chapter’s Mentoring Committee
Join us for an evening of networking at Teeth Bar, SF on Mission Street. Drinks, appetizers, and outside games will be provided, thanks to our wonderful Women in Environment (WIE) Mentoring Committee and sponsors.
The Teeth Bar in SF Bay is about a 0.4 mile walk (7 mins) from the 16th Street / Mission BART line for public transportation. The closest parking is available nearby at 2329 Mission Street, SF.
Appetizers selected include the following:
Green goddess salad
Buffalo cauliflower bites - house made ranch dressing
Fried chicken sliders - chipotle slaw, cheddar, brioche
Roasted mushroom arancini - sun-dried tomato pesto
Fish tacos (protein variations: carnitas/pork, carne asada/steak, chicken)
Can't wait to see you there!
Pathways to Carbon Neutrality
Presented by WIE Bay Area Chapter’s Professional Development Committee in partnership with SF Climate Week
For the second year, the Women in Environment Bay Area Professional Development Committee is pleased to partner with San Francisco Climate Week to bring you an exciting discussion led by our all-women panel. Join us as we lay out the regulatory landscape related to carbon reduction and explore new developments in carbon capture, removal, utilization and storage.
Light refreshments will be served. Many thanks to Jacobs for providing their spacious suite for our event.
We hope to see you and your colleagues there!
Portland \\ Spring 2025 Networking Event
Presented by the WIE Portland Chapter Networking Committee
Join us for an evening of networking at Stoel Rives LLP's downtown Portland office. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided, thanks to our wonderful Women in Environment (WIE) sponsors.
Public parking (for a fee) is available in the underground garage at Stoel Rives, at the SmartPark garage (10th and Yamhill), and at the Southpark garage one block south (on Taylor Street between 9th and 10th). Limited street parking is also available.
Puget Sound \\ Networking Happy Hour in Tacoma , Co-Hosted with NEBC
Presented by the WIE Puget Sound Chapter Networking Committee
The Puget Sound Chapter of Women in Environment (WIE) is pleased to partner with the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) to co-host a Networking Happy Hour social event on April 1, 2025. This event will be held on the eve of the Northwest Remediation Conference.
Join WIE and NEBC between 5:30 and 7:00 pm for wine, beer, and appetizers in The Greatroom (lobby bar) at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown (1538 Commerce St., Tacoma, WA 98402), adjacent to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with environmental professionals!
This informal event is open to anyone (especially women!) whether or not you will be attending the conference.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
The Greatroom (Lobby Bar)
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1538 Commerce St., Tacoma, WA 98402
To learn more about the Northwest Remediation Conference, click here.
We hope to see you there!